Don't Give Up the Ship
"The Funniest Story of High-Seas Hilarity Ever to Set Audiences Adrift in Helpless Hysteria!"
Originally released in 1959. Don't Give Up the Ship is a comedy film. directed by Norman Taurog. At just 89 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Jerry Lewis, Dina Merrill, and Diana Spencer
Synopsis
The Navy expects a veteran to pay for the ship he commanded, as they have no record of its return.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 3, 1959
66 years ago
Runtime
1h 29m
89 minutes total
User Rating
6.3/10
Good (22 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Jerry Lewis
as John Paul Steckler I / John Paul Steckler IV / John Paul Steckler VII
Dina Merrill
as Ens. Rita J. Benson
Diana Spencer
as Prudence Trabert Steckler
Mickey Shaughnessy
as Stan Wychinski
Robert Middleton
as Vice Adm. Philo Tecumseh Bludde
Gale Gordon
as Congressman Mandeville
Mabel Albertson
as Mrs. Trabert
Claude Akins
as Lt. Cmdr. Farber
Hugh Sanders
as Adm. Rogers
Richard Shannon
as Cmdr. Cross
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Paramount Pictures
- Hal Wallis Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Don't Give Up the Ship about?
The Navy expects a veteran to pay for the ship he commanded, as they have no record of its return.
Who directed Don't Give Up the Ship?
Don't Give Up the Ship was directed by Norman Taurog.
How long is Don't Give Up the Ship?
Don't Give Up the Ship has a runtime of 1 hours and 29 minutes (89 minutes total).
When was Don't Give Up the Ship released?
Don't Give Up the Ship was released on July 3, 1959 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Don't Give Up the Ship?
The main cast of Don't Give Up the Ship includes Jerry Lewis, Dina Merrill, Diana Spencer, Mickey Shaughnessy, Robert Middleton.